Lula’s Defiance at Trump Tariffs Masks Brazil’s Strategic Vulnerability

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently proclaimed that Brazil "did not bow its head" to former President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs and verbal attacks, portraying his nation as a proud sovereign resisting American pressure. But what does this defiant rhetoric really mean for both Brazil and the United States? For patriotic Americans committed to strong hemispheric alliances based on mutual respect rather than empty posturing, the underlying tensions offer crucial lessons. Is Brazilian Bravado a Sign of Strength or Diplomatic Strain? Lula's remarks at the launch of a significant credit program for low- and middle-income Brazilians coincided with...